What the Tech: How to call 911 on someone else’s phone
If you see someone in trouble, this is why it’s best to call 911 from the person’s phone rather than your own. Here’s how to do it.
Author: WAKA Action 8 News
What the Tech: How to find a lost phone
It happens to everyone. You lost your phone. Here are tips on finding it quickly.
HURRICANE MILTON: Tampa Bay prepares for possible direct hit; the first since 1921
Hurricane Milton could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Florida’s Tampa Bay area.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear IVF clinic’s appeal of Alabama frozen embryo ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review an Alabama court ruling that triggered concerns about in vitro fertilization availability.
Funnel cakes voted best fair food at the Alabama National Fair
There is no doubt that one of the biggest draws to the fair is the food.Â
Montgomery man sentenced for shooting corrections officer
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey said Charles Hall knew the victim from serving time in the Alabama Department of Corrections.Â
Montgomery City Councilor Andrew Szymanski talks crime, budget in the Capital City
Montgomery District 7 City Councilman Andrew Szymanski stopped by Action 8 News Monday to discuss a series of topics.
Woman dies, toddler injured after being hit by a car in Lee County
The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. Sunday on Lee County 270 near Lee County 263, approximately 11 miles northeast of Opelika.Â
Elmore County man arrested on multiple sex charges
A man from Elmore County has been arrested on several sexual-assault related charges, according to Coosada police.
Trial for man charged with killing Lowndes County sheriff getting underway
Jury selection started Monday for the capital murder trial of the man charged with killing Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams in 2019.
